Dr. Lindsay Turner
Part-Time Instructor
- Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Louisiana State University (2015) - M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Louisiana State University (2013) - M.Ed. in Elementary Education
Southern University (2006) - B.A. in Elementary Education
Millsaps College (2002)
Teaching Fields: Pediatric Dysphagia/Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Disorders
Dr. Turner is responsible for the establishment of several departmental programs and initiatives revolving around neuroprotection/neurobehavioral development, oral feeding (breast and bottle), language nutrition, and parental involvement. Her current research is centered on the establishment of cue-based feeding protocols, facilitation of language nutrition through parent involvement, nurturing touch and parent bonding, and understanding the potential effects of swaddle bathing on oral feeding performance. Dr. Turner received a master’s degree and doctoral degree from Louisiana State University in Communication Sciences and Disorders, a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern University, and bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College in Elementary Education. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure in Texas. Dr. Turner is a Board-Certified Neonatal Therapist (Neonatal Therapy National Certification Board), an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners), and a Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist (Creative Therapy Consultants).
Dr. Turner is responsible for the establishment of several departmental programs and initiatives revolving around neuroprotection/neurobehavioral development, oral feeding (breast and bottle), language nutrition, and parental involvement. Her current research is centered on the establishment of cue-based feeding protocols, facilitation of language nutrition through parent involvement, nurturing touch and parent bonding, and understanding the potential effects of swaddle bathing on oral feeding performance. Dr. Turner received a master’s degree and doctoral degree from Louisiana State University in Communication Sciences and Disorders, a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern University, and bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College in Elementary Education. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure in Texas. Dr. Turner is a Board-Certified Neonatal Therapist (Neonatal Therapy National Certification Board), an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners), and a Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist (Creative Therapy Consultants).